ASUCC is responsible for a number of student oriented services and works collaboratively with the Resource Navigator to help with basic needs and referrals to off-campus resources. For more information, contact any member of the current Student Leadership.
Project C.A.N.S.
Project C.A.N.S. is an on-campus food pantry established by ASUCC Leadership Board. It is designed to assist a student during difficult times and is a place where a student can receive free, supplemental food assistance. In addition, a $10 meat voucher to Nickabob’s is available once per term.
Qualifications: Any student enrolled for college level or other credits through UCC may access the pantry as needed.
Backpack Program
New students who are facing significant difficulties purchasing basic class supplies are invited to request assistance from the Backpack Program. The backpack contains a notebook, notebook dividers, paper, pencils, pens, and highlighters. A once time request for a flash/thumb drive is also available.
Qualifications: Any student enrolled in college level or other credits through UCC may apply for the backpack program.
Emergency Gas Voucher Program
Established by ASUCC Leadership Board, the gas card program is intended to assist students that cannot afford gas at the beginning of the term, in the period between the time school starts and financial aid is disbursed.
Each voucher is in the form of a $15 gas card. A student is only eligible to receive one (1) gas card per term, maximum four (4) cards per academic year.
Qualifications: Students are eligible if they are enrolled in college level or other credits through UCC.
Textbook Reserve
The ASUCC Leadership Board and faculty donate to the Textbook Reserve. Located in the UCC Library, reserve textbooks are available for some (but not all) of the classes taught at UCC and are for use only in the Library.
Hygiene Program
Students who need basic hygiene supplies (shampoo/conditioner, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, toilet paper, bath soap, hair brush kit, and feminine hygiene products) can request four items per term.
Qualifications: Students are eligible if they are enrolled in college level or other credits at UCC.
Laundromat Voucher
Students who need a place to wash their clothing can request a $10 laundromat voucher once per term. In addition, they can request laundry soap.
Qualifications: Students are eligible if they are enrolled in college level or other credits at UCC.
Hawk Nest Clothing Closet
Donations of gently used clothing helped establish the Hawk Nest Clothing Closet in summer 2018. Students can select up to 10 items each term.
Qualifications: Students are eligible if they are enrolled in college level or other credits at UCC.
Cell Phone Service-Public Utility Commission: Oregon Lifeline
https://www.oregon.gov/puc/Pages/Free-Services.aspx
Free or reduced cost cell phone assistance.
Internet Resources
https://www.lifelinesupport.org
Check eligibility and qualifying companies for phone and internet assistance.
Additional Resources
Contact the Resource Navigator